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Traction: In traction, the act of drawing or exerting a pulling force to help align the spine, eliminate blockages or subluxations and to reduce or eliminate pain. In cervical traction, for instance, a patient lies on a table with a sling under her chin. The sling is attached to a machine that repeatedly but gently pulls the head and then releases it to treat disorders of the spine.